It's been a little over two months since I started PiYo, so I now feel like I can share a thorough review. When I went looking online for reviews for the PiYo workout program, the only ones I found were brief reviews on Amazon, or reviews by BeachBody coaches, so I'm writing this from the perspective of an ordinary gal who is not affiliated in any … [Read more...] about PiYo Workout: Review & Results
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Workbox Crate: simplified homeschooling
Y'all, this is in the category of life-changing as far as homeschooling my 7-year-old. I'm not exaggerating; we've only been doing this a couple of weeks but it has already made a HUGE difference in our days. My main goal for this was to save my sanity by giving my active girl some much-needed purpose to her day, and it's done exactly that. If … [Read more...] about Workbox Crate: simplified homeschooling
Learn Cherokee: online language class + other resources
For nearly two decades I've wanted to study Cherokee, but resources for learning this dying language were far and few between. I bought a copy of the Lord's Prayer in Cherokee and hung it on my wall, and I somehow managed to teach myself (as best I could) one verse of Amazing Grace, which has been on a bulletin board over my desk long enough for … [Read more...] about Learn Cherokee: online language class + other resources
How to be Friends with an Introvert
Is there an introvert in your life who you just don't "get"? Then on behalf of introverts everywhere, I'd like to thank you for making an effort to understand us better. We know we can be a little quirky. First of all, let's dispel a few common myths about introverts: Being introverted does NOT mean being shy. It does NOT mean disliking people. … [Read more...] about How to be Friends with an Introvert
Spring Nature Study: Fairy Garden
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8 Practical Ways to Simplify Life
At the beginning of the year, I decided to simplify life in order to focus on what's important. Soon after, we added two little people to the household, which meant my need to simplify (for sanity purposes) increased exponentially! Practical ways we've simplified our household: 1 - Simpler yard maintenance. I wanted a cottage-style garden in … [Read more...] about 8 Practical Ways to Simplify Life